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Roots [30th anniversary edition], developed for television by William Blinn ; executive producer, David L. Wolper ; producer, Stan Margulies ; a David L. Wolper production ; Warner Bros. Television

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Label
Roots [30th anniversary edition], developed for television by William Blinn ; executive producer, David L. Wolper ; producer, Stan Margulies ; a David L. Wolper production ; Warner Bros. Television
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
CHV rating: PG
Main title
Roots [30th anniversary edition]
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
20776093
Responsibility statement
developed for television by William Blinn ; executive producer, David L. Wolper ; producer, Stan Margulies ; a David L. Wolper production ; Warner Bros. Television
Runtime
999
Summary
"His name was Kunta Kinte. Kidnapped from Africa and enslaved in America in 1767, he refused to accept his slave name of Toby. Heirs kept his heroic defiance alive, passing on his tale across generations until it reached a young boy growing up in Tennessee, His name was Alex Haley. Through the lineage of one family, Haley and his Pulitzer Prize-winning Roots told a story for all America and world. Seen by 130 million viewers during its premiere telecasts and the winner of dozens of awards, the David L. Wolper production remains an engrossing entertainment 30 years later. Embark on an unforgettable DVD journey."--, Container
Table Of Contents
Disc 1. Side A. Episode 1 -- Side B. Episode 2 -- Disc 2. Side A. Episode 3 -- Side B. Episode 4 -- Disc 3. Side A. Episode 5 -- Side B. Episode 6 -- 2002 documentary: Remembering Roots -- Disc 4 (30th anniversary edition copies). 2007 documentary: Crossing over: how Roots captivated an entire nation -- Roots: one year later (hosted by Louis Gossett Jr.)
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Contributor
Subject
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